Actual Madrid are evaluating their choices to usher in a midfielder this summer season, as they give the impression of being to switch Toni Kroos from final summer season. Regardless of dropping a number of hints that he could be fascinated by a transfer, Chelsea have slammed the door shut on a transfer for Enzo Fernandez.
Los Blancos have been monitoring Fernandez since his time at River Plate, and even reportedly made a transfer for him when he was leaving Benfica for Chelsea in a €121m deal, however discovered themselves priced out of a transfer. Fernandez has been dropping hints that he could be fascinated by a transfer to Actual Madrid just lately although, amid discuss they’ve revived their curiosity.
What has Enzo Fernandez stated?
Fernandez admitted throughout an interview with an Argentine YouTube channel that he likes the Spanish league, and likewise that he ‘at all times picks Actual Madrid’ when taking part in FIFA, stated with a understanding grin. The World Cup-winner additionally travels to the Spanish capital throughout his free time, as one in all his favorite cities, whereas native media guarantee he could be fascinated by a transfer.
Whenever you’re taking part in FIFA, which workforce do you select?
“Actual Madrid. At all times Actual Madrid.”
🗣️Enzo Fernandez
By way of @gastonedul #ChelseaFC #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/wQ14NCvSdN
— Soccer España (@footballespana_) Could 22, 2025
Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca shuts down hypothesis
Nonetheless on Friday, forward of Chelsea’s essential conflict with Nottingham Forest, Enzo Maresca shut down any suggestion of a transfer, as recounted by Ben Jacobs.
“Sure [he is staying]. Enzo is a foremost participant for us. He is without doubt one of the leaders. He’s been very, excellent. He will be even higher subsequent season. Nothing to say about hypothesis. He’s centered on us.”
🗣️ Enzo Maresca on Enzo Fernandez. “Sure [he is staying]. Enzo is a foremost participant for us. He is without doubt one of the leaders. He is been very, excellent. He will be even higher subsequent season. Nothing to say about hypothesis. He’s centered on us.” https://t.co/D4qr3Ur3Jl
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) Could 23, 2025
Chelsea not contemplating affords for Enzo Fernandez
This tallies with experiences that Chelsea are usually not fascinated by listening to affords for the 24-year-old, and that for them to even come to the desk, Actual Madrid must provide in extra of what Chelsea paid. That appears extremely unlikely given Los Blancos are already spending massive on different areas of the workforce this summer season.